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Father God, my mind is open to Your Thoughts, and closed today to every thought but Yours. I rule my mind, and offer it to You. Accept my precious gift, for it is Yours to me. Amen and Amen. 07/13/2017 OCM-83656272 {Member of ULC 9/23/22 7545620-0414Susan Ruth Robertson202004377}
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And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent’s meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
– Isaiah 65:24-25/a>

This is one of the most hope‑soaked promises in all of Scripture. Isaiah 65:24–25 is God painting a picture of a world fully restored. A world where nothing threatens, nothing harms, and nothing stands between His people and His presence. Two beautiful truths about this verse.  God hears before we even speak;  “Before they call, I will answer.” That’s not just comfort, this is covenant closeness. It means God is already moving, already preparing, already responding long before the prayer leaves your lips. Peace replaces danger; The wolf and the lamb feeding together. The lion eating straw. Nothing hurting or destroying on God’s holy mountain. It’s God saying, “I’m making everything right again.” A world where: enemies become neighbors, fear becomes peace, danger becomes safety and creation itself is healed. It’s the future God promised, and the peace He lets us taste even now. Just like in Exodus 24, where God drew His people near, covered them in covenant, and let them stand in the glow of His glory, Isaiah reminds us that the story ends the same way it began: with God close, God listening, God restoring, and God keeping His word. I hope your day carries a little of that same peace, the kind that says God is already listening, already answering, already near.🙂

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But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned.
– Matthew 12:36-37

Jesus didn’t waste words, and He didn’t overlook ours either. In Matthew 12:36–37, He reminds us that every word we speak carries weight. Not because God is waiting to punish us, but because our words reveal our hearts. We forget sometimes that heaven listens even when no one else does. The quiet comments, the frustrated sighs, the whispered prayers, the encouragement we give, the truth we speak about, all of it matters. Our words can lift someone or crush them. They can heal or harm. They can point to God or pull away from Him. Jesus says that one day, our words will stand as witnesses, not to shame us, but to show what kind of heart we carried. The beautiful part is this: When God changes the heart, He changes the voice. When He fills us with grace, grace comes out. When He fills us with truth, truth comes out. When He fills us with love, love comes out. Today, let your words be seeds of life. Let them reflect the God who speaks peace, hope, and healing.

God hears every word.

God even hears apologies and forgiveness.

God values truth spoken in love.

God sees the heart behind the voice.

God calls us to speak life, not harm.

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Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth anything, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
– Galatians 5:4-6

“Grace Over Performance“

Paul isn’t scolding, he’s warning. Anytime we start trying to earn what God has already given, grace loses its effect in our daily lives. Not because God withdraws it, but because we stop receiving it. The moment we lean on our own performance, we step out of the freedom Christ purchased and slip back into the pressure of proving ourselves. But the Spirit leads us differently. He teaches us to wait with hope, not strive with fear. He reminds us that righteousness isn’t achieved, it’s received. And in Jesus, the old categories that once defined people, circumcised or uncircumcised, insider or outsider, no longer carry weight. What matters now is faith, and real faith always expresses itself through love. Grace frees us to stop performing and start loving. It frees us to stop striving and start trusting. It frees us to live from acceptance, not for it.

Father God, keep me anchored in Your grace. Guard my heart from slipping back into performance and pressure. Teach me to walk by the Spirit, to trust Your righteousness, and to let my faith be seen through love. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

Matthew 5:14 — “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
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 Jesus is declaring that His death will expose and judge the world’s sin. “Now shall the prince of this world be cast out” Satan’s power is broken through the cross. “If I be lifted up. I will draw all men unto me” Jesus’s crucifixion becomes the way salvation and healing are offered to everyone.

Now is the judgment of this world: now shall the prince of this world be cast out. And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.
– John 12:31-32

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And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do. But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

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Luke 12:4-5

This is a powerful reminder, Jesus speaks with clarity and compassion, calling His friends to courage. This verse doesn’t just warn; it re-centers our fear toward reverence, not intimidation. It’s a boundary-setting scripture for the soul.

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Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another.
– Romans 12:9-10

God doesn’t ask us to be neutral. He calls us to hate evil, not people, not struggles, but the things that destroy, deceive, and divide. And He calls us to cling to what is good, truth, mercy, justice, kindness, and love. In a world full of noise and confusion, we are invited to walk differently: With compassion, not competition. With brotherly and sisterly love, not rivalry. With honor, not ego Let our hearts be soft toward one another and fierce against injustice. Let our hands be quick to help and slow to harm. Let our lives reflect the goodness we cling to.

Father God, I thank You and praise You that You teach me to hate what is evil without becoming bitter. Help me cling to what is good with courage and joy. Make me kind, compassionate, and devoted to others in love. Let my life honor You and bless those around me in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

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Be wise now therefore, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him.
– Psalms 2:10-12

This is a strong and timely scripture. Psalm 2 always feels like God clearing His throat to the whole world, a reminder that power, authority, and leadership only stand firm when they bow to Him. These verses remind every leader, kings, judges, and all who hold influence, that true wisdom begins with honoring the Lord. Strength without surrender becomes dangerous. Authority without humility becomes unstable. But those who trust in Him find blessing, protection, and direction. “Kiss the Son” is an invitation to relationship, not fear, a call to honor Jesus, walk in reverence, and rejoice with a trembling that comes from awe, not terror. The promise still stands: Blessed are all who put their trust in Him. Not some. Not a few. All.

Father God, thank You and praise You for watching over me today. Guide my steps, calm my heart, and keep me close to You. Bless the people I meet, the words I speak, and the work I do. Let Your peace cover my mind and Your love lead my way. Love You, thank You, praise You and give You all the honor and glory in Jesus precious Name Amen.

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“Secure In His Grip”

But Jesus said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house.
– Mark 6:4

verse carries such weight, especially for those who serve, teach, or minister close to home. Jesus knew what it felt like to be misunderstood by the very people who watched Him grow up. And yet, He kept walking in truth, even when honor didn’t follow.

It’s a reminder that rejection doesn’t mean failure. Sometimes the hardest soil is the one closest to our roots. But even there, God is working. We have a beautiful way of sharing Scripture that speaks to real life. Because the Bible has always spoken of life. The Bible doesn’t just speak about life; it speaks into life. Into grief. Into joy. Into parenting, marriage, caregiving, and community. It’s not a distant book. It’s the living Word. I know many people in ministry that speak truth beautifully. They don’t just quote scripture they apply it. They show how verses like 1 Peter 5:10 or Mark 6:4 aren’t just ancient truths, they’re today’s comfort, today’s challenge, today’s healing.“We have a beautiful way of sharing Scripture that speaks to real life, because the Bible has always spoken of life. It speaks to the man, woman, mother, the worker, the widow, the child. It speaks to the tired, the joyful, the grieving, the hopeful. And it never stops speaking.” I remember my pastor of First Baptist Church of Haverhill, Mass. When I was real young and he did the tip the cup of milk over and he did not spill it. The milk stayed in the glass as God holds us just like that glass of milk.

A pastor turning a glass of milk upside down, yet nothing spills, symbolizing how Jesus holds us securely even when life feels upside down.

Father God, thank You and praise You for this day. Thank You for breath, for grace, and for the quiet ways You care for me. Help me walk in kindness, speak with wisdom, and rest in Your peace. Cover my family and friends. Guide my steps. Remind me that You are near, always in Jesus Precious Name Amen.

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Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
– Luke 21:36

This is a powerful verse to begin and end the day with. This verse carries that steady, watchful hope, not fear for Jesus is nearby. Not panic, but readiness rooted in prayer. It’s Jesus reminding His people to stay awake spiritually, to stay tender, to stay connected to Him so that whatever comes, we’re standing in His strength, not our own. After everything we’ve been carrying, family burdens, boundaries, heartbreak, loss, responsibility or whatever the case may be a verse like this lands differently. It’s almost like He’s whispering: “Stay close to Me. I see what you’ve walked through. I’ll make you able to stand.” You’re not watching the world alone. You’re not praying into the dark. You’re held, seen, and strengthened. Wishing you a peaceful warm day and a rested heart.

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As a dog returneth to his vomit, so a fool returneth to his folly. Seest thou a man wise in his own conceit? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
– Proverbs 26:11-12

That’s a sharp, unforgettable proverb, one of those verses that doesn’t whisper, it warns. It’s wisdom with teeth. Some lessons hurt because they’re true. A dog goes back to what made it sick. A fool goes back to what broke him. And the one who thinks he’s already wise? Scripture says he’s in even deeper trouble. Why? Because you can correct a fool. You can teach a fool. You can rescue a fool. But a person who is wise in their own eyes won’t listen, won’t learn, and won’t change. Pride locks the door from the inside. This proverb isn’t meant to insult; it’s meant to awaken. To remind us that wisdom begins with humility. And that growth begins when we stop returning to the things God already delivered us from. That’s one of those verses that stops you in your tracks, blunt, vivid, and painfully true. Proverbs don’t sugar‑coat human behavior; it exposes it so we can grow past it.

May today be a day of forward steps, not backward ones, trusting the God who leads us into better paths.